Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, Little Cypress J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Little Cypress Junior High serves the eastern part of the Orange, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 47.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Cypress J High School's student population of 523 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Little Cypress J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Cypress J High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4818 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
70%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Cypress J High School's ranking?
Little Cypress J High School is ranked #4818 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Little Cypress J High School often compared to?
Little Cypress J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridge City Middle School, Orangefield J High School, Mauriceville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Little Cypress J High School?
523 students attend Little Cypress J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Little Cypress J High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Cypress J High School?
Little Cypress J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Little Cypress J High School offer ?
Little Cypress J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Little Cypress J High School part of?
Little Cypress J High School is part of Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD School District.
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